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Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 216A.167. Limitations on authority

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. The commission and office shall not have the authority to do any of the following:

a. Implement or administer the duties of the state of Iowa under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, shall not have any authority to recommend, negotiate, administer, or enforce any agreement or compact entered into between the state of Iowa and Indian tribes located in the state pursuant to section 10A.104, and shall not have any authority relative to Indian gaming issues.

b. Administer the duties of the state under the federal National Historic Preservation Act,  1the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act,  2 and chapter 263B. The commission shall also not interfere with the advisory role of a separate Indian advisory council or committee established by the state archeologist by rule for the purpose of consultation on matters related to ancient human skeletal remains and associated artifacts.

2. This subchapter shall not diminish or inhibit the right of any tribal government to interact directly with the state or any of its departments or agencies for any purpose which a tribal government desires to conduct its business or affairs as a sovereign governmental entity.

1 See 16 U.S.C.A. § 470 et seq.
2 See 25 U.S.C.A. § 3001 et seq.
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